Meeting of Commissioners of
Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County, Washington
November 4, 2025
A meeting of the Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County was held at 1200 Fort Vancouver Way on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Present: President Nancy Barnes, Vice President Jane Van Dyke, Secretary Sherry Erickson Commissioners; CEO/General Manager Lena Wittler, Director of Finance Melissa Ankeny, Director of Engineering Cal Morris, Director of Employee Resources Nichole Reitzenstein, Director of Energy Resources Steve Andersen, Director of Information Services Jeff Groff, Director of Operations/Interim Director of Water Gene Morris, Director of Communications and Corporate Citizenship Erica Erland, Director of Customer Service Lisa Fix, General Counsel John Eldridge, Water Engineering Manager Tyler Clary, Financial Analyst Shelly Peebles, Manager of Construction Design David Tetz, Energy Services Manager Debbie DePetris, Strategic Communications Manager Morgan Van Fleet, Security Supervisor Steve O’Neal and Assistant to CEO/General Manager Margaret Anderson.
Others present in person or via digital conference (phone or video): Jim Malinowski, Cathryn Chudy, Peter Harrison, Rick Marshall, Christine Reynolds, Alex Bartos-O’Neill, Tom/Diane Gordon, Patricia Gee, Mark Leed, Max Malsbary and Don/Alona Steinke.
At 9:00 a.m., President Barnes called the meeting to order for the transaction of formal business, and the agenda was approved as presented (Materials B).
Public Comment
Don Steinke provided comments on electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Consideration of the Minutes of October 21, 2025
The minutes were approved as submitted.
Consideration of Accounts Payable
The board, by unanimous vote, approved the following payment amounts as listed on the Letter of Transmittal dated November 4, 2025, from the District Auditor (Materials C):
Electric Revenue Fund – $8,200,973.13
Water Revenue Fund – $494,861.88
Generating System Fund – $366,861.66
For a total of $9,062,696.67
Consideration of Resolutions of Intent to Establish LUD Nos. 1493, 1500 and 1504
Director of Engineering Cal Morris addressed the board regarding the Intent to Establish Local Utility District Nos. 1493, 1500 and 1504.
Resolution No. 7909 – LUD No. 1493 – NE 58th Ave Cottages
Resolution No. 7910 – LUD No. 1500 – Emerald Grove
Resolution No. 7911 – LUD No. 1504 – Schnell Farms
After the presentation by Mr. Morris, Commissioner Barnes opened for public comment. There being no comment, a motion was made by Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, and unanimously carried that Resolution Nos. 7909 – 7911 be adopted and a public hearing was set for December 2, 2025 (Materials D).
Consideration of Interlocal Agreement: Electric Facilities Relocation – C-Tran Hwy 99 Bus Rapid Transit Project
Manager of Construction Design David Tetz reviewed the memo dated November 4, 2025 (Materials E) outlining the agreement between Clark Public Utilities and C-Tran for construction during the Hwy 99 Bus rapid Transit Project. These agreements also memorialize construction and payment responsibilities for the utility’s work.
Commissioner Van Dyke moved to give the CEO/General Manager the authority to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Clark Public Utilities and C-Tran for the Hwy 99 Bus Rapid Transit Project. Commissioner Erickson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Consideration of Bid Award No. 703 – Gas Turbine Inlet Filters
Director of Operations/Interim Director of Water Gene Morris reviewed the memo dated November 4, 2025, detailing the bid results (Materials F). Commissioner Erickson moved to recommend that Bid No. 703 be awarded to Donalson Company Inc. for the HEPA filter assemblies specified in the amount of $244,640.00 plus applicable taxes. Commissioner Van Dyke seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
September Financials
Director of Finance Melissa Ankeny addressed the board (Materials G). The weather was warmer and drier than normal, which resulted in electric revenues and off-system sales being below budget. September residential sales were 104.6% of budget, commercial sales were 96.3% and industrial sales were 93.9% of budget. September ended the month with a net income loss of $734,000 compared to a budgeted net income loss of $595,000 for a year-to-date net income of $16.6 million compared to a budgeted year-to-date net income of $4.1 million.
The Water System ended September with 578 new customers year-to-date, which is a growth rate of 1.84%. September ended with a net income of $920,000 compared to a budgeted net income of $909,000 for a year-to-date net income of $2.8 million compared to a budgeted net income of $1.3 million.
September Wholesale Power Operations
Director of Energy Resources Steve Andersen addressed the board (Materials H). Mr. Andersen provided an update on power supply noting that September Slice generation was 37 aMW below budget and loads in September were 1 aMW below budget. September Slice production was 122 aMW, 20% less than the budget of 153 aMW and 13% less than The Energy Authority forecast of 140 aMW.
Combine Hills I generation was 6.2 aMW, which was 34% less than the budgeted 9.3 aMW. Generation was 0 MW approximately 53% of all hours. Combine Hills II generation was 12.0 aMW, 15% less than the budgeted 14.1 aMW, and generation was 0 MW approximately 52% of all hours.
Consideration of Resolutions for the Water System Bond Sale
Director of Finance Melissa Ankeny and Orrick representative Christine Reynolds reviewed the presentation outlining the Water System – Revenue Bond Series 2025 (Materials G). Ms. Reynolds provided an overview of the two resolutions up for consideration, the Resolution authorizing the issuance of the 2025 bonds and the Master Resolution addressing future issuances.
Ms. Ankeny reviewed the financing schedule, credit rating process, water system debt principal balances, and the bond sale process.
Commissioner Van Dyke moved to adopt resolution No. 7902 providing for the sale, issuance, and delivery of Clark Public Utilities’ Water System Revenue Bonds in 2025, in the principal amount of not to exceed $60,000,000, delegating authority to the CEO/General Manager or the Director of Finance to sign the bond purchase agreement. Commissioner Erickson seconded the motion, and it unanimously passed.
Commissioner Van Dyke moved to adopt resolution No. 7903 Water System Master Resolution, providing for the modernization for future issuance of Water System Revenue Bonds. Commissioner Erickson seconded the motion, and it unanimously passed.
Commissioner Reports and Comments
Commissioner Van Dyke reported on her attendance at the Make a Difference Day hosted by Clark Public Utilities at Columbia Springs.
Commissioner Erickson reported on her attendance at the Western Public Agencies Group meeting.
Commissioner Barnes reported on her attendance at the Energy Northwest meetings, providing a detailed update on the Small Modular Nuclear Reactor project.
Staff Reports
Energy Services Manager Debbie DePetris provided the board with a summary of the E Source Business Customer Satisfaction Study Results from 2025. This survey was for Unmanaged Business Customers; Clark Public Utilities ranked highest and won First Place.
CEO/General Manager Lena Wittler shared that the presentation and request for approval of the Utility’s Clean Energy Implementation Plan will be on the November 18 meeting agenda, and that the Budget Workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Final Board Comments
There were no additional comments and the meeting was adjourned at 11:17 a.m.